September 18th 2012
Mr. Onion
603 Keele street
(Keele and St Clair)
If anyone knows the history of the "Purple Onion vs Mr Onion". It is a long sorted tale. There are many versions of what happened, and none are too pretty.
The "Mr Onion" that Brandon and I went for lunch today is located in the same building that the "Purple Onion" used to be in. Nothing has been done to change the decor, I mean nothing!! It is exactly the same. If you didn't know any better, you would think you walked into the "Purple Onion". Even the snap shots on the walls of all the patrons that have come through the doors, are still proudly posted. But remember these are all people who came to the "Purple Onion" not "Mr Onion".
We decided we needed lunch today, so we went across the street. What gets me when you first walk into this place is this strong sewer smell or something, it is very strong, and if you can get past that then you are OK Some day's it's stronger than others. It smells like a wet basement, kinda of.
We took a table about half way to the back, and started admiring all the people in the pictures on the walls. It was fun to see all the "past" Home Depot employees on the walls.
The place is what it is. A greasy spoon kinda place. I ordered a toasted western with cheese and Brandon had a burger. You can't screw that up, right?
It was good, and we were happy.
There were no other customers there, and this was lunch time. Quite frankly I don't know how they stay open?
I get take out from there sometimes, and bring it back to work.
I think they have a liquor licence, but I didn't really take the time to look. Quite frankly this is a place where I don't want to spend a lot of time.
I will eat here again, but only out of convenience, and definitely takeout.
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